Postdoctoral applications are currently being accepted by the Condensed Matter Theory Center (CMTC) at the University of Maryland, Department of Physics. To apply, upload your CV, research statement, publication list, and have at least 3 letters of reference submitted on your behalf. We anticipate hiring 2-5 new CMTC Postdoctoral Fellows to start in August/September 2025. All applicants will also be considered for a Janet Lynn Das Sarma (JLDS) Prize Postdoctoral Position.

We are interested in all aspects of quantum condensed matter theory defined broadly, but there is particular current interest in the following topics (although applications showing other interests will still be considered): solid state quantum computation using semiconductors and/or superconductors, spin qubits and spin decoherence, topological quantum matter, topological quantum computation, strongly correlated phenomena, physics of two dimensional systems including quantum Hall effects and quantum anomalous Hall effects, graphene and twisted moire materials, semiconductor quantum dots, superconductivity, machine learning of quantum matter, emergent Majorana fermions in solid state materials and the physics of non-Abelian anyons, quantum spin liquids, low dimensional systems, Dirac and Weyl systems, quantum many-body aspects of cold atoms and molecules, many-body localization, physics of fractons, topological quantum field theories, topological superconductivity including higher order topologies, tensor networks and quantum entanglement, symmetry-protected topological phases, quantum dynamics, transport in strongly correlated systems, and quantum scrambling.

CMTC is a theory center of faculty members, 10-20 postdoctoral fellows, 10-20 doctoral graduate students, and occasional visitors. CMTC is engaged in all aspects of quantum condensed matter theory. CMTC is closely connected to JQI at Maryland with the CMTC faculty members involved in JQI activities. To get some idea about the breadth of CMTC research interests, please visit http://www.physics.umd.edu/cmtc/.

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2024.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.